Christopher L. Smith
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
KENSINGTON, MD
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CRD#: 6568595
Professional summary
Christopher Ladd Smith, who also goes by Christopher Ladd Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Kensington, Maryland and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
As a Financial Consultant I work with clients to develop, implement and manage customized financial plans. My goal is to both simplify and personalize the investing process so that your investments align with the future you envision for you and your family.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher Ladd Smith
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Law
2015
Dickinson College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
2012
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 7501 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1340, Bethesda, MD 20814RIA
CRD#: 104555
KENSINGTON, MD
Current
February 16, 2022 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Suites 150w & 700w, Bethesda, MD 20814BD
CRD#: 7784
Bethesda, MD
Past
March 22, 2022 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
BETHESDA, MD
Past
June 12, 2018 - January 21, 2022
PROFUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19541
BETHESDA, MD
Past
August 1, 2016 - June 4, 2018
AMUNDI PIONEER INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 138756
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 28, 2016 - June 4, 2018
AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.
BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 10, 2015 - July 19, 2016
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEEDHAM, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(1/9/2024)
RR
Colorado(7/8/2022)
RR
Connecticut(3/1/2024)
RR
Delaware(9/29/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(2/16/2022)
RR
Florida(5/17/2022)
RR
Illinois(7/8/2022)
RR
Maine(3/1/2024)
RR
Maryland(2/16/2022)
IAR
Maryland(3/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(3/15/2023)
RR
Michigan(7/5/2022)
RR
Nevada(12/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey(12/1/2022)
RR
New York(7/19/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/17/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(11/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/8/2022)
RR
Vermont(10/25/2023)
RR
Virginia(2/16/2022)
RR
West Virginia(7/8/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16,291
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,486,631 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,067,664,605,590 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 |
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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Kensington, MDTRUST BUT VERIFY
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